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It was quite the busy week at the state Capitol to close out the 2025 Legislative Session - from Democratic leaders sounding the alarm on federal Medicaid cuts to Rep. Elise Stefanik taking aim at Gov. Kathy Hochul. We'll unpack the news driving the last week of session with Alex Gault, of the Watertown Daily Times and Northern New York Newspapers, and Jeongyoon Han, of WXXI and the New York Public News Network. We dive into the history and support Kyra's Law - a bill that would requires courts to evaluate abuse allegations and safety risks in deciding custody and visitation for children.   EXPLORE MORE: nynow.org

Rochester City Council candidates in the Democratic primary, part 4In our second hour, we welcome candidates in the Democratic primary for Rochester City Council. It's part four of five in our series, where we give candidates the opportunity to discuss their backgrounds, platforms, and priorities for office, and answer questions from community members. Our guests: Ann Lewis, candidate for Rochester City Council  Mitch Gruber, candidate for Rochester City Council  *Note: Tonya Noel Stevens was scheduled to join this discussion, but her team has since notified WXXI that she has decided to step away from the campaign.

A recent state Supreme Court ruling stripped the Rochester Police Accountability Board (PAB) of its investigatory power. The decision was made following a complaint by the Rochester Police Locust Club. The PAB was already lacking disciplinary power. As reported by WXXI's Gino Fanelli, "The ruling allows for the PAB to do two things: it can exist, and it can review and recommend changes to department policy." The board can appeal, but there are still questions about what it will be able to accomplish in the future. We discuss that future with PAB Executive Director Lesli Myers-Small and Gino Fanelli. In studio: Lesli Myers-Small, Ed.D., executive director of the Rochester Police Accountability Board Larry Knox, chair of the Rochester Police Accountability Board Gino Fanelli, investigations and City Hall reporter for WXXI News

Leaders from NPR and PBS said Sunday that the president's executive order eliminating funding for public broadcasting could have devastating effects across the country — especially for small and mid-size markets. President Trump said that he doesn't trust public broadcasting and he wants Americans to rely on other outlets. Our guests include WXXI CEO Chris Hastings and Congressman Joe Morelle, who can speak to the mission and impact of public media for everyone. We welcome audience feedback as well. Our guests: Chris Hastings, president and CEO of WXXI Public Media Rep. Joe Morelle, 25th Congressional District  Tom Proietti, resident media scholar at St. John Fisher University and longtime WXXI member

We begin our series of conversations with candidates running in the June Democratic primary. This hour, we sit down with Shashi Sinha, candidate for Rochester mayor. Sinha is an IT executive, real estate investor, and first-time candidate whose priorities for office include lowering taxes and increasing the availability of housing. Earlier this year, he told WXXI's Gino Fanelli, "I'm living a happy life; beside my family, nobody knows me. But if that kind of individual, average people like me don't stand up, who will?” Sinha joins us in the studio to discuss his background and his platform, and he answers our questions and yours. In studio:Shashi Sinha, candidate for Rochester mayor

"The houses, offices and businesses that might one day populate what is today the Inner Loop highway could tap into a massive geothermal field rivaling the largest systems of its type in New York." That's according to reporting by WXXI's Gino Fanelli. Geothermal energy uses heat from the earth's crust as a source of heating and cooling; it's more climate-friendly than fossil fuels. Rochester City Council has approved funding to study the potential project. This hour, we talk through what the work would entail, the costs and benefits, and — if approved — what the project would mean for developing the area. Our guests: Gino Fanelli, investigations and City Hall reporter for WXXI News Mitch Gruber, member of Rochester City Council John M. Duchesneau, general manager of Rochester District Heating Cooperative Ryan Macauley, chief financial officer for Rochester District Heating Cooperative Bill Coe, vice president of EMCOR Services Betlem

Bald eagles and peregrine falcons in New York State are in danger. As reported by WXXI's Veronica Volk, both species were pushed to the brink of extinction by habitat loss and the pesticide DDT. Thanks to conservation efforts in recent years, their populations have grown, but eagles and falcons are still at risk. Some of the birds could be in your own backyard. This hour, our guests help us understand the threats facing local birds of prey and how humans are helping or hindering their survival. Our guests: Veronica Volk, senior producer and editor for WXXI News Amy Mahar, biologist in the Bureau of Wildlife for the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation June Summers, president of the Genesee Valley Audubon Society

In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on March 27, 2025, retiring WXXI news director Randy Gorbman joins us for a look back at his long and storied career in journalism.

In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 12/30/24, our WXXI Classical colleagues — past and present — celebrate 50 years of music and culture on 91.5.

While working for the Treasury Department, Ely S. Parker met someone who would become a big part of much of the rest of his life – Ulysses S. Grant. It was through this connection that Parker gained a good deal of power, and cemented a controversial legacy. Research: · Adams, James Ring. “The Many Careers of Ely Parker.” National Museum of the American Indian. Fall 2011. · Babcock, Barry. “The Story of Donehogawa, First Indian Commissioner of Indian Affairs.” ICT. 9/13/2018. https://ictnews.org/archive/the-story-of-donehogawa-first-indian-commissioner-of-indian-affairs · Contrera, Jessica. “The interracial love story that stunned Washington — twice! — in 1867.” Washington Post. 2/13/2019. https://www.washingtonpost.com/history/2019/02/13/interracial-love-story-that-stunned-washington-twice/ · DeJong, David H. “Ely S. Parker Commissioner of Indian Affairs (April 26, 1869–July 24,1871).” From Paternalism to Partnership: The Administration of Indian Affairs, 1786–2021. University of Nebraska Press. (2021). Via JSTOR. https://www.jstor.org/stable/j.ctv2cw0sp9.29 · Eves, Megan. “Repatriation and Reconciliation: The Seneca Nation, The Buffalo History Museum and the Repatriation of the Red Jacket Peace Medal.” Museum Association of New York. 5/26/2021. https://nysmuseums.org/MANYnews/10559296 · Genetin-Pilawa, C. Joseph. “Ely Parker and the Contentious Peace Policy.” Western Historical Quarterly , Vol. 41, No. 2 (Summer 2010). Via JSTOR. https://www.jstor.org/stable/10.2307/westhistquar.41.2.0196 · Genetin-Pilawa, C. Joseph. “Ely S. Parker and the Paradox of Reconstruction Politics in Indian Country.” From “The World the Civil War Made. Gregory P. Downs and Kate Masur, editors. University of North Carolina Press. July 2015. · Ginder, Jordan and Caitlin Healey. “Biographies: Ely S. Parker.” United States Army National Museum. https://www.thenmusa.org/biographies/ely-s-parker/ · Hauptman, Laurence M. “On Our Terms: The Tonawanda Seneca Indians, Lewis Henry Morgan, and Henry Rowe Schoolcraft, 1844–1851.” New York History , FALL 2010, Vol. 91, No. 4 (FALL 2010). https://www.jstor.org/stable/23185816 · Henderson, Roger C. “The Piikuni and the U.S. Army’s Piegan Expedition.” Montana: The Magazine of Western History. Spring 2018. https://mhs.mt.gov/education/IEFA/HendersonMMWHSpr2018.pdf · Hewitt, J.N.B. “The Life of General Ely S. Parker, Last Grand Sachem of the Iroquois and General Grant's Military Secretary.” Review. The American Historical Review, Vol. 25, No. 4 (Jul., 1920). Via JSTOR. https://www.jstor.org/stable/1834953 · Historical Society of the New York Courts. “Blacksmith v. Fellows, 1852.” https://history.nycourts.gov/case/blacksmith-v-fellows/ Historical Society of the New York Courts. “Ely S. Parker.” https://history.nycourts.gov/figure/ely-parker/ · Historical Society of the New York Courts. “New York ex rel. Cutler v. Dibble, 1858.” https://history.nycourts.gov/case/cutler-v-dibble/ · Hopkins, John Christian. “Ely S. Parker: Determined to Make a Difference.” Native Peoples Magazine, Vol. 17 Issue 6, p78, Sep/Oct2004. · Justia. “Fellows v. Blacksmith, 60 U.S. 366 (1856).” https://supreme.justia.com/cases/federal/us/60/366/ · Michaelsen, Scott. “Ely S. Parker and Amerindian Voices in Ethnography.” American Literary History , Winter, 1996, Vol. 8, No. 4 (Winter, 1996). https://www.jstor.org/stable/490115 · Mohawk, John. “Historian Interviews: John Mohawk, PhD.” PBS. Warrior in Two Worlds. https://www.pbs.org/warrior/content/historian/mohawk.html · National Parks Service. “Ely Parker.” Appomattox Court House National Historical Park. https://www.nps.gov/people/ely-parker.htm · Parker, Arthur C. “The Life of General Ely S. Parker: Last Grand Sachem of the Iroquois and General Grant’s Military Secretary.” Buffalo Historical Society. 1919. · Parker, Ely S. “Report of the Commissioner of Indian Affairs.” December 23, 1869. Parker, Ely. Letter to Harriet Converse, 1885. https://teachingamericanhistory.org/document/letter-to-harriet-converse/ PBS. “A Warrior in Two Worlds: The Life of Ely Parker.” https://www.pbs.org/warrior/noflash/ · Spurling, Ann, producer and writer and Richard Young, director. “Warrior in Two Worlds.” Wes Studi, Narrator. WXXI. 1999. https://www.pbs.org/video/wxxi-documentaries-warrior-two-worlds/ · Vergun, David. “Engineer Became Highest Ranking Native American in Union Army.” U.S. Department of Defense. 11/2/2021. https://www.defense.gov/News/Feature-Stories/Story/Article/2781759/engineer-became-highest-ranking-native-american-in-union-army/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ely S. Parker was instrumental in both the creation of President President Ulysses S. Grant's “peace policy." Parker was Seneca, and he was the first Indigenous person to be placed in a cabinet-level position in the U.S. and the first Indigenous person to serve as Commissioner of Indian Affairs. Research: ·       Adams, James Ring. “The Many Careers of Ely Parker.” National Museum of the American Indian. Fall 2011. ·       Babcock, Barry. “The Story of Donehogawa, First Indian Commissioner of Indian Affairs.” ICT. 9/13/2018. https://ictnews.org/archive/the-story-of-donehogawa-first-indian-commissioner-of-indian-affairs ·       Contrera, Jessica. “The interracial love story that stunned Washington — twice! — in 1867.” Washington Post. 2/13/2019. https://www.washingtonpost.com/history/2019/02/13/interracial-love-story-that-stunned-washington-twice/ ·       DeJong, David H. “Ely S. Parker Commissioner of Indian Affairs (April 26, 1869–July 24,1871).” From Paternalism to Partnership: The Administration of Indian Affairs, 1786–2021. University of Nebraska Press. (2021). Via JSTOR. https://www.jstor.org/stable/j.ctv2cw0sp9.29 ·       Eves, Megan. “Repatriation and Reconciliation: The Seneca Nation, The Buffalo History Museum and the Repatriation of the Red Jacket Peace Medal.” Museum Association of New York. 5/26/2021. https://nysmuseums.org/MANYnews/10559296 ·       Genetin-Pilawa, C. Joseph. “Ely Parker and the Contentious Peace Policy.” Western Historical Quarterly , Vol. 41, No. 2 (Summer 2010). Via JSTOR. https://www.jstor.org/stable/10.2307/westhistquar.41.2.0196 ·       Genetin-Pilawa, C. Joseph. “Ely S. Parker and the Paradox of Reconstruction Politics in Indian Country.” From “The World the Civil War Made. Gregory P. Downs and Kate Masur, editors. University of North Carolina Press. July 2015. ·       Ginder, Jordan and Caitlin Healey. “Biographies: Ely S. Parker.” United States Army National Museum. https://www.thenmusa.org/biographies/ely-s-parker/ ·       Hauptman, Laurence M. “On Our Terms: The Tonawanda Seneca Indians, Lewis Henry Morgan, and Henry Rowe Schoolcraft, 1844–1851.” New York History , FALL 2010, Vol. 91, No. 4 (FALL 2010). https://www.jstor.org/stable/23185816 ·       Henderson, Roger C. “The Piikuni and the U.S. Army's Piegan Expedition.” Montana: The Magazine of Western History. Spring 2018. https://mhs.mt.gov/education/IEFA/HendersonMMWHSpr2018.pdf ·       Hewitt, J.N.B. “The Life of General Ely S. Parker, Last Grand Sachem of the Iroquois and General Grant's Military Secretary.” Review. The American Historical Review, Vol. 25, No. 4 (Jul., 1920). Via JSTOR. https://www.jstor.org/stable/1834953 ·       Historical Society of the New York Courts. “Blacksmith v. Fellows, 1852.” https://history.nycourts.gov/case/blacksmith-v-fellows/ Historical Society of the New York Courts. “Ely S. Parker.” https://history.nycourts.gov/figure/ely-parker/ ·       Historical Society of the New York Courts. “New York ex rel. Cutler v. Dibble, 1858.” https://history.nycourts.gov/case/cutler-v-dibble/ ·       Hopkins, John Christian. “Ely S. Parker: Determined to Make a Difference.” Native Peoples Magazine, Vol. 17 Issue 6, p78, Sep/Oct2004. ·       Justia. “Fellows v. Blacksmith, 60 U.S. 366 (1856).” https://supreme.justia.com/cases/federal/us/60/366/ ·       Michaelsen, Scott. “Ely S. Parker and Amerindian Voices in Ethnography.” American Literary History , Winter, 1996, Vol. 8, No. 4 (Winter, 1996). https://www.jstor.org/stable/490115 ·       Mohawk, John. “Historian Interviews: John Mohawk, PhD.” PBS. Warrior in Two Worlds. https://www.pbs.org/warrior/content/historian/mohawk.html ·       National Parks Service. “Ely Parker.” Appomattox Court House National Historical Park. https://www.nps.gov/people/ely-parker.htm ·       Parker, Arthur C. “The Life of General Ely S. Parker: Last Grand Sachem of the Iroquois and General Grant's Military Secretary.” Buffalo Historical Society. 1919. ·       Parker, Ely S. “Report of the Commissioner of Indian Affairs.” December 23, 1869. Parker, Ely. Letter to Harriet Converse, 1885. https://teachingamericanhistory.org/document/letter-to-harriet-converse/ PBS. “A Warrior in Two Worlds: The Life of Ely Parker.” https://www.pbs.org/warrior/noflash/ ·       Spurling, Ann, producer and writer and Richard Young, director. “Warrior in Two Worlds.” Wes Studi, Narrator. WXXI. 1999. https://www.pbs.org/video/wxxi-documentaries-warrior-two-worlds/ ·       Vergun, David. “Engineer Became Highest Ranking Native American in Union Army.” U.S. Department of Defense. 11/2/2021. https://www.defense.gov/News/Feature-Stories/Story/Article/2781759/engineer-became-highest-ranking-native-american-in-union-army/  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, August 15, 2024, we follow up on WXXI's investigation into Rochester's animal shelter and discuss how its problems reflect national trends.

In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, July 29, 2024, we sit down with Norm Silverstein, WXXI president and CEO, ahead of his upcoming retirement.

In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, we sit down with Karen DeWitt, Capitol Bureau Chief for WXXI News and New York Public News Network. She shares stories from her decades in Albany ahead of her upcoming retirement this month.

In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, we sit down with WXXI News colleagues to discuss the new "election hub" and how it can best help voters understand the issues and candidates on their ballots.

In this special episode of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, April 8, 2024, Evan Dawson hosts a discussion during the total solar eclipse, broadcasting live from the roof of the WXXI studios.

In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, February 29, 2024, guest host Mona Seghatoleslami leads a pre-recorded conversation with RPO conductors Andrea Delfs and Jeff Tyzik about the orchestra's 2024-2025 season, announced on WXXI.

NOTE - this episode was recorded a couple of months ago before the lawsuits were cleared up to finally allow dispensaries to open in Rochester. The Herbal IQ pop-up has closed and two dispensaries are open - MJ Dispensary and RISE in Henrietta. Chris has guest Gino Fanelli (@fanelligino) from WXXI over to talk all about the rollout of adult recreational cannabis in NYS. Check out all of Gino's reporting on WXXI (@WXXINews) and City Magazine (@roccitymag)Mentioned in this episode:Punches & PopcornThe masters of Couch Potato style Mike Huntone, Jason Bills, and Dr. Dominic D'Amore take a deep dive into the best and worst of martial arts films. https://punches-and-popcorn.captivate.fm/Behind the GlassBehind the Glass, hosted by Richard B Colón and Quajay Donnell, is a monthly talk with the current month's BTG Roster. Artists are interviewed about their submissions and we dive deep into their process, inspiration and thought process centralized around their artwork in the Behind the Glass Gallery located in the heart of Downtown Rochester NY. https://behind-the-glass-gallery.captivate.fm/

In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, October 31, 2023, we bring you a behind-the-scenes look at the WXXI newsroom, and we discuss the state of journalism.

Why did a bunch of homeless people get kicked out of a motel? Looks like miscommunication and incompetence from Monroe County. Link to WXXI story on this. Hanlon's razor strikes again? Is there such thing as malicious incompetence. Brief discussion on scandal related to papers that confidently proclaimed the natural emergence of COVID while secretly talking about how it may have come from a lab Woke activists attack Syracuse Bar, Rail Line because they were going to allow a Moms for Liberty event to be hosted there The (new)Trump Indictment Democrats and Republicans may choose the candidates most likely to lose the next election Interstellar News or fake news? Writer and Actor Strike Nurses Strike Science breakthroughs --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/afreesolution/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/afreesolution/support

As the Dryden Theatre honors the late actor and Fairport native Philip Seymour Hoffman, WXXI's Daniel J. Kushner spoke to Hoffman's niece about his legacy; New York drivers could see a digital driver's license on their smartphones by the end of the year; a pedestrian bridge in the High Falls area of Rochester is closing this week for a major rehab project; a proposal from Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand would make it easier to file an extreme risk protection order, better known as a "Red Flag" petition; and one of the people who worked to bring the semiconductor manufacturer Micron to central New York says the state's commitment to renewable energy was one of the selling points.

Arm-wrestling is riding a new wave of popularity, and WXXI's David Andreatta visited the epicenter of it in Rochester; a proposal to provide emergency housing for the homeless in a former hotel at the edge of the Corn Hill neighborhood has hit a snag; the 20th edition of the CGI Greater Rochester International Jazz Festival is in the books; and the Rochester Public Library says it's eliminating daily fines on overdue materials for both children and adults.

WXXI has added an FM frequency and can now be heard on 105.9, we remember a Rochester radio legend Dan Guilfoyle, and experts warn of even more forest fires in our future due to climate change.

Megan Mack is executive producer of “Connections” at WXXI. She is an improvisational theatre performer and teacher. Megan earned her bachelor's degree in Television-Radio-Film from the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, and her bachelor's degree in Italian Language, Literature, and Culture from the College of Arts and Sciences at Syracuse University. She is also a graduate of The Second City's Conservatory program. We discuss listening and a variety of other topics!

In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, November 22, 2022, we get an update from Ukraine from our WXXI colleague, Mikhail Gershteyn, who is visiting family in his home country and documenting the war.

In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, November 14, 2022, we hear updates on Ukraine from natives living in Rochester and our WXXI colleague, Mikhail Gershteyn, who is currently in the country to assist with relief efforts and document the war.

This week, Taylor, Sandy, Doug Jordan and Taddea Richard relive this past "Karaoke Weekend” in the Finger Lakes before discussing the evil WXXI's newly acquired radio frequency, the reboot of sitcom Frasier, a dinnertime death at a Maryland restaurant, Horrible Hagrid's dastardly demise and much, much more. All new editions of Sight Unseen and Thought Desk debut!

In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, September 1, 2022, WXXI and CITY Magazine reporter Gino Fanelli previews the local craft beer scene this fall.

To the archives once again! We have a star-studded lineup this week. Joining Rob and Greg are returning guest and co-host Ken Colombo along with new guests musician Charlie Newcomb, from WXXI right here in Rochester we have Mona Seghatoleslami and musician Jim Bristol to talk music and radio and what's going on. It's a great show so sit back and take it all in.Stay tuned after the podcast for a song from The Jim Bristol Band. We are proud to present their featured single "Shadows". Sit back and enjoy, follow them to listen to more music and continue to stay safe and support local businesses and musicians.Song used with permission, all rights to The Jim Bristol Band.Carnival of RandomnessThe JBB on Facebook

To the archives once again! We have a star-studded lineup this week. Joining Rob and Greg are returning guest and co-host Ken Colombo along with new guests musician Charlie Newcomb, from WXXI right here in Rochester we have Mona Seghatoleslami and musician Jim Bristol to talk music and radio and what's going on. It's a great show so sit back and take it all in.Stay tuned after the podcast for a song from The Jim Bristol Band. We are proud to present their featured single "Shadows". Sit back and enjoy, follow them to listen to more music and continue to stay safe and support local businesses and musicians.Song used with permission, all rights to The Jim Bristol Band.Carnival of RandomnessThe JBB on Facebook

In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, April 5, 2022, WXXI reporter Racquel Stephen discusses her reporting on alcoholism and finding sobriety during the pandemic.

Veronica Volk spends her days impressing me and her colleagues with her journalism and ethical reporting on WXXI. Yes, I can bet you that she cringed when she read those words, but they are true. Veronica is kind of journalist that we need in our world, where journalism and media are in the crosshairs. Join me in a conversation with the host of WXXI News's Podcast Ear Shot. (Full Disclosure, ROC Vox is an underwriter for that podcast, but I tried to get her on my podcast long before that show was introduced.)

Before her current role as the local host of WXXI's Weekend Edition and reporter at WXXI News, April spent 12 years working in the Emergency Department at URMC. Her passion for community and storytelling led her to earn a Bachelor's degree in Journalism and Broadcast from SUNY Brockport.  April is a member of the National Association of Black Journalists and the current Vice President of Rochester Association of Black Journalists.  Above all, she is a mom and community member who wants to elevate the voices of the marginalized in Rochester   Links:  Rochester School for the Deaf https://www.rsdeaf.org/ NTID/RIT https://www.rit.edu/ntid/ WXXI https://www.wxxi.org/ Section 8 https://www.hud.gov/topics/housing_choice_voucher_program_section_8 Rochester Rhinos https://rnyfc.com/ Rochester Housing Authority https://www.rhanh.org/ URMC Strong Hospital https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/strong-memorial.aspx Swillburg (neighborhood) https://swillburg.com/ The German House https://thehistoricgermanhouse.com/ African American Vernacular English https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/African-American_Vernacular_English American Sign Language https://www.nad.org/resources/american-sign-language/ The Black ASL Project (Gallaudet) http://blackaslproject.gallaudet.edu/BlackASLProject/Welcome.html   Keywords: podcast, good, do good, amplify, amplify good, housing, deaf, asl, Black, African American, journalist, public radio, public television, racism, racial health disparities, gentrification, soccer, urban, city, neighborhood, entertainment, AAVE, Black ASL, African American Vernacular English

In this episode Sarah talks with Cara Rager, the Manager of Educational Training and Family Engagement at WXXI Public Broadcasting.  They discuss how WXXI partners with parents and the community to help kids learn in so many more ways than just providing high quality children's television programming.  To learn more, visit the WXXI websiteOr head to Facebook or Instagram: @WXXIKids and @WXXIEducationSupport the show (https://kidsthrive585.org/about/)

Synopsis In the fall of 1995, the American composer Andrew Waggoner received a commission from the Bohuslav Martinu Philharmonic of the Czech Republic for a new orchestral work, which was premiered on today's date in 1996. “I had a symphony in my mind for some time,” writes Waggoner, “and decided that this was the chance I needed to see it through.” The resulting work, Waggoner's Symphony No. 2, opens with a solo for the cello, an elegy, perhaps, for cellist Anna Cholakian, the founding member of the Cassatt Quartet, who had died from cancer while Waggoner was working on the piece. “Quite unexpectedly, and for the first time in my life as a composer, the piece began to draw from everything around it,” writes Waggoner, including some recycled elements from his own music, including a setting of one of the Holy Sonnets of the 17th century British poet John Donne. Waggoner was born in New Orleans in 1960, and studied music at the Eastman School and Cornell University. In addition to his composition work, he's worked as an announcer and producer for public radio stations WXXI in Rochester and WNYC in New York.  His Second Symphony was recorded by the same Czech orchestra that premiered it. Music Played in Today's Program Andrew Waggoner (b. 1960) — Symphony No. 2 (Bohuslav Martinu Philharmonic; Petr Pololanik, cond.) CRI 884

WXXI's Beth Adams recently reported on how the pandemic has affected the nursing profession. A national nursing shortage has impacted the number of patients that can be admitted to hospitals, wait times in emergency departments, and more. Despite that, the pandemic has inspired the next generation of nurses. The University of Rochester of School of Nursing is expanding and enrollment is up.

WXXI's Beth Adams recently reported on how the pandemic has affected the nursing profession. A national nursing shortage has impacted the number of patients that can be admitted to hospitals, wait times in emergency departments, and more. Despite that, the pandemic has inspired the next generation of nurses. The University of Rochester of School of Nursing is expanding and enrollment is up. This hour, Beth Adams joins us to discuss her reporting, and we hear from local nurses: Beth Adams , host of Morning Edition at WXXI News Kathy Peterson , chair and professor in the Department of Nursing at SUNY Brockport Karen Keady , assistant dean of clinical practice at the University of Rochester School of Nursing, and chief nursing executive at the University of Rochester Medical Center

Election Day is a little more than a week away, and voters across the City of Rochester are considering the candidates for Rochester City Council. There are 12 candidates running for five at-large seats. This is our final discussion with the candidates. This hour, we hear from Jayvon Johnson, who is running on the Republican and Conservative Party lines, and Miguel Melendez, who is running on the Democratic and Working Families Party lines. Our guests: Jayvon Johnson** Miguel Melendez *Note: Ann Lewis, Willie Lightfoot, and Victor Sanchez declined our invitations to appear on the show. **Jayvon Johnson was slated to join the conversation, but did not appear at WXXI for the interview.

How can members of law enforcement better interact with people who have intellectual and developmental disabilities? We hear from participants of a recent event with the Arc of Monroe and the Advocacy Alliance. We talk with members of law enforcement about police training techniques, and we hear from people with disabilities and advocates about their perspectives and experiences. Our guests: Reenie Levy, self-advocate with the Advocacy Alliance Brian Potvin, staff member at the Arc of Monroe Lt. Richard Waldo, Community Affairs Bureau, Rochester Police Department Trooper Jason Klewicki, Troop E School and Community Outreach Coordinator, New York State Police This story is reported from WXXI's Inclusion Desk .

This week on Ear Shot: Some physicians and patients believe racism is a factor in the historical underfunding of sickle cell disease research and treatment. Plus, Fringe Fest is in full swing! CITY's Rebecca Rafferty and Daniel Kushner join WXXI's Jeff Spevak and Veronica Volk to talk about the festival.

Welcome to  Women in Medicine Month!!Join us as Dr.Yee shares her experience as a woman in the male-dominated field of pain medicine, why representation matters so very much, the reality of treating patients through a global pandemic, and how she takes care of herself and finds her joy in the midst of it all.  Dr.Catherine Yee is double-board certified physician in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) and in Pain Medicine.  She began her residency training in Internal Medicine in Rochester, NY, her advanced training is in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation in Chicago, IL, and her subspecialty fellowship training in Pain Medicine in Iowa City, IA.  Dr.Yee's primary training and clinical focus in managing chronic pain is with minimally invasive procedures.  She approaches managing chronic pain through physical therapy, pain psychology, lifestyle changes, multimodal analgesic therapy, and interventional procedures.  Dr.Yee is a strong advocate for opioid minimization in chronic pain management by helping patients with alternative pain management methods that are safer, healthier and more evidence-based.  She also encourages people to take charge of their healthcare through improved health literacy as a Medical Advisor to WXXI's "Second Opinion" television program.

Leaders from organizations that provide services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities say they are dealing with a staffing crisis. Direct support professionals provide assistance to people with disabilities, helping them live and work in their communities. Leaders say there was a staffing shortage prior to the pandemic due to inadequate funding, and now the issue has reached a crisis point. This hour, we discuss the role of direct support professionals, the state of staffing for their field, and the impact the shortage has on people with disabilities. Our guests: Marisa Geitner, president and CEO of Heritage Christian Services/DDAWNY Patricia Dimento, direct support professional with People, Inc. Angelica Perez-Delgado, CEO of Ibero-American Action League Kevin Scott, former direct support professional and now staff member at Ibero-American Action League Rebekah Meyer, project administrator at RMAPI This story is reported from WXXI's Inclusion Desk .

In a recent piece for CITY Magazine , WXXI's Jeff Spevak says this summer's blossoming of events has caught him by surprise. He joins us to discuss the local live music scene, which includes events postponed from last year, new shows, and hybrid and virtual events. We also talk about how venues are handling pandemic safety measures. Our guests: Jeff Spevak , arts and life editor for WXXI News Danny Deutsch, owner of Abilene Bar and Lounge John Parkhurst, COO for the Rochester Broadway Theatre League Erica Fee , producer of the KeyBank Rochester Fringe Festival Steve Adelman , vice president of the Event Safety Alliance at Adelman Law Group, PLLC

Pauly chats with the reigning "Rochester's Most Popular Local Radio Personality" (City Newspaper) about his life and career, journalism, WXXI's connections, and much more!

We have a star-studded lineup this week. Joining Rob and Greg are returning guest and co-host Ken Colombo along with new guests musician Charlie Newcomb, from WXXI right here in Rochester we have Mona Seghatoleslami and musician Jim Bristol to talk music and radio and what's going on. It's a great show so sit back and take it all in. Stay tuned after the podcast for a song from The Jim Bristol Band. We are proud to present their featured single "Shadows". Sit back and enjoy, follow them to listen to more music and continue to stay safe and support local businesses and musicians. Song used with permission, all rights to The Jim Bristol Band. The JBB on Facebook Carnival of Randomness

On Tuesday, Monroe County passed a new law with the goal of protecting bicyclists. The 3-Foot Passing Law, also known as “Carrie's Law,” requires drivers to keep a distance of at least three feet when passing a cyclist. It's named after Carrie Ray, a 46-year-old teacher from Clarkson who was struck and killed by a truck while cycling in 2019. How will the new law be enforced? How do local cyclists feel about it? We talk about bike safety and bike culture in Monroe County with our guests: Jesse Peers, local cyclist, and cycling coordinator for Reconnect Rochester Cassandra Kelly, local lifestyle cyclist, community support specialist, and performing artist Julie Tjhung, local cyclist Bryan Agnello, local cyclist, and senior broadcast engineer for WXXI

As people slowly return to the office after a year of working from home, their dogs are not happy. But there are ways to help. Plus: Michael Lasser, the longtime host of WXXI's music program Fascinatin' Rhythm, is retiring. And Malik Evans beat Mayor Lovely Warren in the Democratic primary. He tells us what he plans to do now.

This week on Ear Shot: As people slowly return to the office after a year of working from home, their dogs are not happy. But there are ways to help. Plus: Michael Lasser, the longtime host of WXXI's music program Fascinatin' Rhythm, is retiring. And: Malik Evans beat Mayor Lovely Warren in the Democratic primary. He tells us what he plans to do now.

Have you been buying more house plants or doing more gardening during the pandemic? WXXI's Veronica Volk reports that Rochester's rare plant market is booming, and NPR reports that gardens have gained popularity as people have been working from home and want to grow their own food. This hour, we talk about the popularity of houseplants, the rise in gardening, and what the experts say you need to know about growing plants and food. Our guests: Veronica Volk , reporter/producer for WXXI Benjamin Harrigan, founder and lead farmer at Thoughtful Growth Petra Page-Mann, co-founder for Fruition Seeds Laurie Broccolo, CEO of Broccolo Tree & Lawn Care

Veronica Volk, reporter from WXXI in Rochester, NY is my guest and we talk about the podcast she co-hosted (with Gary Craig from the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) called "Finding Tammy Jo".  This story is an amazing one about a young victim of murder in western New York and the search for her identity and killer. Told across 8 episodes, "Finding Tammy Jo" tells the tale of who this young woman was and the search to learn what happened to her back in 1979. Veronica tells us her story about joining WXXI, the origin story of the podcast, working with Gary, interviewing these guests and the local communities reaction to this amazing show they have created! It's a quick, but required listen, in my opinion! If you enjoyed this episode, please consider supporting TPD on Patreon! Links Veronica Volk (Twitter) Gary Craig (Twitter) Finding Tammy Jo (Website) WXXI (Website) (Twitter) Rochester Democrat and Chronicle (Website) (Twitter)